Why is i s it s o Hard Hard to t o Lose Lo se Weight Weight and Kee K eep p it Off? Kevin D. Hall, Hall, Ph.D. Nation Na tion al Institut e of Diabetes & Digestive & Kid ney Disea Diseases ses Nation Na tion al Institutes of He Health alth
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Calories In & Out are NOT Independent Calories Out
The body resists weight loss and promotes weight regain via slowing metabolism and increased appetite Long-term maintenance of lost weight requires ongoing support and persistent effort –
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Increased physical activity may be especially beneficial for maintaining lost weight, in addition to overall health benefits Reengineering your local environment may help facilitate maintenance of lost weight Drugs may help, but they need to be sustained to have lasting effects